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DELIVERED  AT  BRUNSWICK, 


ON  THE  DAY  OF  THE  F"  TIONAL  FAST, 


AUGUST  20,  1812. 


BY  WINTHROP  BAILEY,  A.  M. 


... --    quique  arma  sectiU 


«  d7cUc  juslUiam  moniti,  ct  non  temnere  Divoj..': 


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PSALM    LXXXV,   VER^E    9. 

That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land, 

THE  writer  of  this  Psalm  was  a  true  friend  to  the 
best  interests  of  his  country.    The  whole  excellence  of 
his  character,  however,  was  not  comprised  m  patriot- 
ism.   He  was  as  ardent  in  piety,  as  warm  in  gratitude, 
as  humble  for  sin,  as  earnest  for  divine  mercy,  and  as 
firm  in  his  reliance  on  God,  as  he  was  jealous  lor  the 
welfare  of  his  nation.     His  attention  was  not  chieily 
directed  to  the  prosperity  of  a  particular  class  m  their 
secular  pursuits.    Tp  promote  the  wealth,  or  to  secure 
the  superiority  of  the  planter,  the  merchant,  the  farmer, 
or  the  manufacturer  was  not  his  mam  design,     ine 
end,  which  he  pursued,  w^s  more  important ;  the  views, 
which  he  entertained,  were  more  noble  and  enlarged  ; 
^e  principles,  on  which  he  acted,  were  more  benevp- 
lent  and  extensive.     The  object  of  his  wishes  was  that 
combination  of  circumstances  ;  that  umon  of  privat^ 
and  general  success  with  the  prevalence  and  ifuence 
of  moral  habits,  and  the  means,  dispositions,  and  effects 
of  religion,  in  which  the  true  glory  of  a  nation  consists. 
This  kind  of  patriotism  is  not,  like  the  other,  }hc  pro-- 
duction  of  a  selfish  and  worldly  disposition,     it  is  thg 
genuine  offspring  of  that  supreme  love  to  God,  ^hich 
ensures  a  suitable  regard  to  other  objects,  and  Without 
which  every  thing,  wearing  the  semblance  of  virtue,  is 

materially  defective.  u^i^^crc 

To  this  class  of  patriots  every  goo^  man  belongs. 
It  is  not  his  object  to  promote  a  party,  or  .^  secure  an 
office.  It  is  not  his  design  to  render  this  rich,  and  that 
dependent.  His  heart  is  fixed  on  the  true  we  fare  of 
hii^ountry  ;  this  he  discerns  ;  thi.  he  steadily  p^^ 
sues.  Soir  as  measures  appear  doubtful,  he  hesitates , 
if  they  are  advantageous,  he  supports  them  ;  it  detri. 


mental,  he  opposes  them.  He,  however,  adopts  no 
unlawful  measures  either  in  supporting,  or  in  opposing. 
He  is  as  far  removed  from  violence  on  the  one  hand,  as 
from  pusillanimity  on  the  other. 

This  love  of  country  is  exceedingly  different  from 
that  clamorous  and  boasting  zeal,  which  is  often  mani- 
fested by  the  worst  men  ;  not  for  the  ^ood  of  the  com- 
munity,^ but  for  the  support  of  a  favorite  party,  or  of  a 
few  individuals,  who  have  no  other  merit,  than  that  of 
skill  in  deception.     In  a  country,  which  embraces  any 
considerable  number  of  inhabitants,  there  will  always 
be  men,  who  are  read)  to  build  themselves  up  on  the; 
ruins,  or  at  the  expenfee  of  the  public  ;   and  there  wiU 
always  be  many,  who  may  be  brought  to  act,  either 
honestly  or  dishonestly,  in  concert  with  them.    M^n  of 
this  stamp,  though  destitute  of  a  disposition  to  respond 
to  the  devout  wish  of  the  psaimist,  that  "  glory  may 
dwell  in  our  land,"  are  often  abundant  in  their  profess- 
ions of  genuine  patriotism ;  and  commonly  begin  their 
career  by  calumniating  those  already  in  power,  and  by 
insinuating,  that  more  prosperous  times  would  be  the 
consequence  of  choosing  different  men,  and  adopting 
different  measures.     These  men  either  do  not  see,  or 
they  do  not  regard  the  welfare  of  the  country.     They 
cither  have  not  wisdom  enough  to  discern,  or  they  have 
riot  integrity  enough  to  pursue  that,  on  which  the  hap- 
piness of  the  community  depends. 
■   The  glory  of  any  land  can  be  nothing  distinct  from 
those  circumstances,  which  tend  to  prompte  the  happi- 
ness of  the  inhabitants.     If  this  happiness  is  secured, 
that  glory  is  manifested ;  if  this  happiness  is  diminished 
or  destroyed,   that  glory  is  obscured  or  annihilated. 
National  glory  is  therefore  the  aggregate  of  individ- 
ual prosperity  and  happiness.     Nations  are  of  course 
as  dependent  on  God,  as  individuals  ;  and  no  one  can 
be  a  patriot  in  the  highest  and  best  sense  without  that 
pious  disposition,  which  the  psalmist  discovers.    With- 
out this  disposition  a  person  must  be  indifferent  to  the 
most  valuable  interests  of  his  countrymen,  though  he 
may  be  friendly  to  their  success  in  concerns  of  an  infe- 
rior nature.  ,.  . 


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the  Iry  Tour  la'nd ;  and,  secondly,  how  a  good  at^ 
zen  will  endeavor  to  promote  it.  .      ^ 

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acted  m  coniormicy  ^"  "  generally  maintained  by 

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those  who  are  best  qualified  to  judge.     At  tnesc  cui 

izens  seek  to  evade  tnose  u         ^iJ^ry  of  our  country 

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because  they  liappen  to  be  of  this,  or  the  other  party, 
the  honor  oi  the  nation  is  gone. 

Integrity  in  rulers  is  as  indispensable,  as  %visdom. 
Without  the  latter,  they  arc  incapable  of  doing  good ; 
without  the  former,  they  will  certainly  do  mischief. 
When  a  man,  destitute  of  honesty  and  moral  principle, 
is  entrusted  with  n  important  office,  his  example  will 
do  more  injury,  than  it  otherwise  would.  He  will,  if 
possible,  make  that  office  profitable  to  himself,  at  the 
hazard  of  the  public  good  ;  and  he  stands,  as  a  nation- 
al herald,  proclaiming  to  the  reproach  of  the  people, 
that  they  love,  and  trust,  and  honor  such  vile  men,  as 
himself. 

Patriotism  is  also  essential   in  rulers.     Those,  to 
whom  we  commit  the  management  of  our  public  con- 
cerns, should  be  strongly  attached  to  the  welfore  of  the 
country,  and  should  be  under  the  influence  of  no  pass- 
ion, which  is  hostile  to  that  welfare.    It  is  in  the  nature 
of  things  impossible  for  that  man  to  be  a  true  patriot, 
who  is  governed  by  the  desire  of  obtaining  an  office. 
The  question  with  Such  a  man  must  always   be,   not 
what  is  good  for  my  country,  but  what  will  probably 
secure  me  that  station.    If  this  object  can  be  gained  by 
flattery,  by  bribery,  or  by  any  other  contemptible  or 
dishonest  method,  he  cares  not  what  becomes  of  the 
country  ;  he  would  join  any  party,  and  profess  any 
principles,   which  would  secure  his  election  to  office. 
You  violate  a  moral  obligation,  and  you  are  injuring 
your  country,  when  you  support  a  man,  who  is  known 
to  be  seeking  an  office.     It  ought  to  be  known  in  our 
republic,  that,  if  a  man  have  desires  for  an  oSce,  the 
best  way  for  him  is  to  keep  those  desires  to  himself; 
for  the  glory  of  our  country  is  sullied  so  far,  as  we  ele- 
vate those,  whose  ruling  passion  it  is  to  be  elevated.    In 
support  of  the  sentiments  advanced  under  this  head, 
the  scriptures  are  clear  and  decisive.    *'  Take  away  the 
wicked  from  before  the  king,  and  his  throne  shall  be 
established  in  righteousness.    Confidence  in  an  unfaith- 
ful man  in  time  of  trouble  is  like  a  broken  tooth,  and 


a  foot  out  of  joint.     As  a  roaring  lion  and  a  ranging 
kicked  ruler  over  the  nhnr  nermlp      Thti 


bear,  so  is  a  wi 


*rince,  that  wantcth  understanding,  is  also  a  great  op- 
pressor. When  the  wicked  rise,  men  hide  themselves. 
The  king  by  judgement  establisheth  the  land  ;  but  he, 
that  receiveth  gifts,  overthroweth  it."  If  then  you 
would  promote  the  honor  and  welfare  of  your  country, 
give  no  support  to  those,  who  are  destitute  of  wisdom, 
honesty,  or  patriotism.  ,     „   . 

Thirdly,  m  order   '*  that  glory  may  dwell  m  our 
land,"  the  people  must  be  diligent  and  virtuous.     A 
nation  of  indolent  men  must  be  without  honor.     They 
cannot  preserve  their  independence  ;  they  cannot  pro- 
cure  the  comforts  and  conveniences  ot  civilized  life  ; 
they  cannot  possess  those  dispositions  and  feelings, 
without  which  man  is  degraded  to  a  level  with  the 
brutes  ;  they  must  fall  under  the  influence  of  those 
vices,  which  will  certainly  bring  them  into  disgrace 
and  ruin.     Industry  is  inseparably  connected  with  tlic 
prosperity  of  a  country.     Whatever  diminishes  the  for- 
mer necessarily  diminishes  the  latter.     Every  idle  per- 
son,  therefore,  is  in  reality  a  foe  to  his  country.    I  hough 
his  individual  influence  may  not  be  eeneibly  felt,  yet, 
should  all  imitate  his  example,  the  nation  must  be  ru- 
ined      Besides,  indolence  Is  rarely  found  alone  ;  it  is 
cenerally  the  concomitant  of  some  vices,  and  these  are 
directly  hostile  to  the  welfare  of  the  community ;  these 
decrade  the  individual,  and  therefore  cannot  throw  lus- 
tre  on  society.     What  honor  could  be  attached  to  a 
nation  of  profligates,   drunkards,   duellists,  swearers, 
defrauders,  and  rioters  ?   All  such  characters,  therefore, 
should  be  regarded  as  doing  nothing  for  the  honor  and 
welfare,  but  much  for  the  disgrace  and  destruction  of 
the  country.     In  order  to  maintain  national  reputation, 
the  people  ttiust  be  active  and  diligent,  honest  and  tem- 
Derate,  peaceable  and  kind ;  they  must  shun  every  vice, 
^d  practise  every  virtue.     In  proportion  as  the  oppo- 
site  course  is  pursued,  the  glory  ot  the  land  must  kde. 
This  accords  with  the  declaration  ofthe  prophet.      Hear 
the  word  of  t*ie  Lord,  ye  children  of  Israel,  [or  the  Lord 
hadi  a  controversy  with  the  inhabitants  ofthe  land,  be- 
cause  there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor  knowledge  of 
God  in  the  land.    By  swearing,  and  lymg,  and  killing, 


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and  stealing,  and  fcommitting  aduhcry,  they  break  out, 
and  blood  toucheth  blood.  Tlurcfore  shall  th«  land 
mourn,  and  every  one,  that  dwclleth  therein,  shall  Ian- 
guish."  When  similar  enormities  are  committed  in 
our  own  land,  can  wt  rationally  hope  to  escape  the 
divine  vengeance  ;  can  we  reasonably  expect,  that, 
without  a  great  reformation,  our  national  glory  will  be 
continued  ?  The  preceding  observations  may  show 
with  what  feelings  we  should  regard  laws  and  rcstrir 
tions,  which  tend  to  check  the  spirit  of  activity  and  en- 
terprize ;  which  serve  to  divert  the  attention  of  the  peo- 
ple from  those  laadable  pursuits,  to  which  their  habits, 
their  interest,  and  their  situation  invite  them  ;  and 
which  entice  them  to  idleness,  dishonesty,  and  perjury. 

Fourthly,  in  order  *'  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our 
land,"  encouragement  should  be  ^ivcn  to  all  useful 
pursuits,  arts,  and  sciences.  It  is  wisely  ordained  that 
different  men  should  have  a  taste  and  a  genius  for  differ- 
jent  employments.  By  the  combination  and  the  vigorous 
action  of  these  various  members  in  the  body  politic, 
the  convenience,  the  ciijuymcnt,  and  the  beauty  of  the 
whole  arc  promoted  ;  and  each  one  should  be  allowed 
to  assume  such  a  posture,  and  to  increase  to  such  a 
degree,  as  the  nature  of  the  case  and  the  general  good 
require,  without  compulsion  and  without  restraint.  An 
innocent  occupation  of  one  kind  should  not  be  cramped 
in  order  to  produce  an  untimely  and  forced  attention  to 
another.  Each  individual  should  be  left  to  the  free  ex- 
ercise and  application  of  his  own  talents  in  that  way, 
which,  consistently  with  the  principles  of  morality  and 
the  good  of  others,  his  own  inclination  and  interest  die-' 
late.  lu  this  v;ay  the  various  arts  and  pursuits  will 
spontaneously  assume  a  form  and  proportion  more  con- 
ducive toahe  public  good,  than  any,  into  which  they 
could  be  moulded  by  legislative  interference. 

Hence  the  impropriety  of  all  those  regulations,  which 
prevent,  either  absolutely,  or  by  irtfjjosing  enormous 
duties,  the  introduction  of  articles  of'  foreign  growth 
and  manufacture,  under  the  pretext  of .  encouraging 
among  ourselves  a  greater  degree  of  attention  to  partic- 
ular pursuits.    This  answers  a  purpose  in  the  commu- 


/ 


rcak  out, 
the  land 
shall  lan- 
nitted  in 
icapc  the 
set,  that, 
y  will  be 
nay  show 
d  restrir 
y  and  en- 
f  the  peo- 
:ir  habits, 
m  ;   and 
i  perjury. 
;11  in  our 
all  useful 
ained  that 
for  differ- 
;  vigorous 
y  politic, 
iity  of  the 
>c  allowed 
to  such  a 
leral  good 
•aint.   An 
:  cramped 
tention  to 
c  free  ex- 
that  way, 
)rality  and 
terest  die-' 
suits  will 
nore  con- 
hich  they 

ins,  which 
enormous 
jn  growth 
couraging 
i  to  partic- 
3  cominu- 


9 

tiitv  similar  to  what  would  be  accomplished  in  thelm. 
man  body,  by  destroying  the  sight  tor  the  sake  o  im- 
bovine  the  tacuUies  of  hearing  and  ieclmg.     Both  are 
unnatural  ;  both  may  be  beneficial  in  particular  parts 
of  the  system;  but  both  are  highly  detruncntal  to  the 
beauty  and  welflire  of  the  whole.      The  glory  ot  a  and 
must  fade,  when  industry  is  turned  out  ot  its  natural 
channels;  when  private  sagacity  and  mdividuiil  enter- 
nrfze  are  shackled  and  suppressed  by  public  edicts     If 
an  individual  hnds  it  for  his  interest  and  i.as  an  uicl.na- 
t  on  to  engage  iu  my  lawful  pursuit,  lie  should  be  en- 
.ouraeed  ;  his  pron>erity  and  success  add  so  mud  to 
tCsX  of  general  happiness.     \n  this  wav  and  m  this 
only  can  all  those  brJuKhes  of  industry  flourish  ;   a  I 
those  arts  be  cultivated ;  and  all  those  sciences  attained 
on  which  the  honor,  the  prosperity,  and  the  harm,ony 

of  society  depend.  .^u,.ri)> 

Fifthly,  in  order  » that  glory  may  dwell  in  our.lanV. 
we  must  not  form  an  alliance  with  modern   A»^;^f  "^]^ 
Those,  who  unite  with  the  great  enemy  o   Ood  ana 
man  must  expect  to  share  in  tho<;.  awful    3uclgments, 
XhTriglXs  Providence  wiU  inflict  on  him.    1  ha 
Jhe  g^^^^^^^^^  of  France  is  opposed  to  religion    and 

the&s,and  interests  of  mankind,  there  can  be  no 
doubt ;  and  in  America  we  can  yet  express  this  opin- 
ion.     Notwithstanding  the  pompous  and  extravugant 
wetensions  of  the  French  emperor,  and  his  servile  flat- 
K  n  styling  him  the  avenger  of  the  rights  and  he 
protector  of  the  liberties  of  the  people,  yet  he  is  the 
-  man,  than  whom  none  ever  rose  to  more  pmyer,  or 
was  less  scrupulous  in  the  means  of  its  acquisition^  or 
more  unrelenting  in  its  exercise.    Emperor  ot  the  West 
S  of  Lombardy,   Protector  of  the  Helvetic  and 
iSish  confederacies.  Sovereign  Leige  Lord  of  My 
ind  Dalmatia  ;— there  is  not  one  of  his  titles,  which 
do  s  not^ring'before  the  mind  a  long,  dark,  and  bloody 
train  of  acts  of  perfidy  and  usurpation,  of  treachery  and 
violence."*    There  can  be  no  honor,  there  must  Oc 

•  General  Repository  ami  Revie>f ;  No.  HI.   Pcinted  at  Cam- 
bridge— page  110.  ^ 


/ 


10 

^fefrtal  infamy  in  beinj?  united  with  such  a  nation,  as 
this.  Where  is  the  national  glory  of  those,  who  have 
pined  the  standard  of  this  oppressor  ?  When  A^a,  king 
of  Judah,  made  a  league  with  Benbadad,  king  of  Syria,- 
a  prophet  was  directed  to  say  to  him  *'  because  dioit 
hast  relied  on  the  king  of  Syria,  and  not  relied  on  the 
Lord,  thy  God,  therefore  is  the  host  of  the  king  of  Sy- 
/la  escaped  out  of  thine  hand.  Herein  thou  hast  done 
foolishly  ;  therefore  from  henceforth  thou  shalt  have 

wars.*' 

We  must  expect  to  suffer  the  vengeance  of  heavm,  if 
we  rely  fcr  aid  on  the  Emperor  of  France.     '*  A:id  X 
heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying,  come  out  of  her, 
my  people,  that  ye  be  not  partakers  of  her  sins,  and  that 
ye  receive  not  of  her  plagues."    If  it  be  asked,  why  I 
attempt  to  excite  hatred  against  that  nation ;  the  reply 
is,  because  they  are  in  the  highest  degree  hateful.     You 
ought  not  to  wis;h  that  the  French  might  be  miserable ; 
on  the  other  hand,  you  ought  to  desire  their  reformation 
and  happiness ;  but,  according  to  their  present  charac- 
ter, as  a  nation,  yorr  mtght  to  hold  them  in  uttc  abhor- 
rence.    The   man,  or   the   government,  tbut  can  be 
pleased  with  them,  must  be  the  enemy  of  Go  J  and  the 
foe  of  mankind.     They  are  robbers ;  they  are  murder- 
ers of  an  enorifious  size.     ' '  The  unequalled  profligacy 
of  the  French  govCi-nment,  its  defiance  and  contempt 
of  all  the  obligations  of  justice  and  truth,  joined  to  the 
prevalent  infidelity  and  general  prostration  of  morals  in 
the  French  nation,  present  France  as  an  object  of  hor- 
ror to  the  civilized  and  christian  world,"     Any  "  vol- 
untary connection  with  a  government  and  people  so  per- 
fidious, profiigate,  and  corrupt  is  of  itself  sufficient  to 
draw  down  upon  our  country  the  judgments  of  hea- 
ven." 

B.it,  since  the  paper,  which  is  considreed  as  giving 
the  views  of  our  present  administration,  expressly  states 
»*  that  cnr  government  will  not,  under  any  circum- 
stances, that  may  occur,  form  a  political  connection 
•with  France"  ;  and  that  the  idea  of  such  a  connection, 
^«  as  an  expedient  to  extort  justice  from  England,  is 


) 


lation,  as 
dio  have 
L^a,  king 
of  Syria,' 
jse  ihow 
;d  on  the 
igof  Sy- 
last  done 
iialt  have 

beavm,  if 
"  A:id  I 
It  of  her, 
,  and  that 
d,  why  I 
the  reply 
111.  You 
liserable ; 
formation 
ntcharac- 
tc  abhor- 
it  can  be 
I J  ttnd  the 
;  murder- 
profligacy 
contempt 
ned  to  the 
morals  in 
ct  of  hor- 
ny "  vol- 
ple  so  per- 
ifticient  to 
Its  of  hea- 

as  giving 
:ssly  states 
y  circum- 
connertion 
onnection, 
England,  is 


ireated  with  disdain  by  every  person,  connected  witi^ 
the  government"  ;  we  may  surely  take  it  for  granted, 
that  neither  of  our  political  parties  think  favorably  of 
such  an  alliance  ;  and  that  the  sentiments  expressed  in 
the  following  paragraphs,  taken  from  a  late  eloquent  ad- 
dress are  the  common  sentiments  pf  our  countrymen. 

*'  French  brotherhood  is  an  idea  big  with  horror  and 
abomination:    Up  to  that  point  no  duty  or  prmciple  re- 
quires us,  and  no  power  should  compel  us,  to  go.     It 
is  engraven  on  our  hearts  and  mingled  with  our  blood, 
that  we  will  have  no   communion  or  fellowship  with 
that  power.     We  will  never  consent,  that  her  unhalr 
lowed  hosts  shall  spread  over  our  paterna  fields ;  that 
they  shall  violate  these  temples,  raised  by  the  hands  and 
made  vocal  with  the  worship  of  our  fathers;  or  tliat  they 
shnll  profane  the  ground,  where  the  bones  of  New  Lng- 
land's  ancestors  lie  enshrined. 

There  is  no  common  character,   nor  can  there  be  a 
common  interest  between    the  protestants,    the  dis- 
senters, the  puritans  of  New-England,  and  the  papists, 
ihe   infidels,  the   atheisvts  of  Fruuce -,  or  between  our 
free,   q^^^^^^       institutions,  and  the  most  merciless  ty. 
4ni  y,  that   ever  heaven  suffered  to  afflict    mankind. 
Let  the  nation  be  named,  thatis  the  ally  of  France,  and 
not  her  slave  ;  let  the  degree  of  submission  be  marked, 
with  which  she  will  be  content ;  let  the  line  be  drawn 
between  French  usurpation  and  national  mdependence, 
which  she  will  not  pass.     What  people  hath  come  with, 
in  the  ^rasp  of  her  power,  that  hath  not  been  ground  to 
nowder?  or  hath  communed  of  her  principles,  or  ^  re- 
ceived the  bribe  of  her  friendship,  that  hath  not  been 
cover€d,like  the  mercenary  servant  cursed  of  the  proph^ 
rwUh  a  leprosy  as  white,  as  snow  ?  Hath  any  nation 
or  government,  monarchy  or  republic  ventured  mthm 
the  den  of  this  Monster,  and  returned  ?  Ihe  fields  of 
half  Europe  are  whitened  with  the  dried  bones  ot  hu- 
man  beings,  slaughtered  by  th-in^?orable  tyranny. 
From  the  extremity  of  It"!y  to  the  Baluc  sea ;  from  the 
Atlantic  to  the  mouths  of  the  Danube,  can  you  place 
your  foot  on  one  inch  of  ground,  and  say,  you  stanct  on 


-I 


!    il 


12 

the  soil  of  a  freeman?  Can  you,  in  that  whole  space, 
point  me  to  one  man,  whether  king,  prince  or  peasant, 
that  holds  life  or  property  by  any  other  tenure,  than  the 
tyrant's  will  ?  Can  you  show  me,  within  the  tremen- 
dous sweep  of  his  arm,  one  institution  of  religion,  not 
profaned  ;  or  of  learning,  not  prostituted  ?  One  foun- 
tain of  moral  instruction,  not  corrupted  ?  One  barrier  of 
purity  and  virtue,  not  demolished  ?  Or  one  principle  of" 
jubtice  and  natural  right  not  obliterated  ? 

If  there  be  any  among  us,  so  infatuated  or  stupificd, 
as  not  to  shudder  at  the  prospect  of  French  alliance,  let 
them  come  and  behold  the  nations,  that  lie  mangled 
and  bleeding  at  the  foot  of  the  tyrant's  throne,  in  a  mix- 
ture of  moral  and  political  ruin.  If  they  will  not  hear- 
ken to  the  warning  voice,  they  may  yet  perhaps  be 
shocked  into  some  feeling  by  the  evidence  of  their  own 
senses.  Let  them  approach  and  look  into  the  horrible 
pit  of  European  suiftring  and  calamity.  Although  they 
will  not  hear  Moses  and  the  prophets,  they  may  j  et  be- 
lieve, when  they  draw  near  to  the  brink  of  the  gulph, 
and  with  their  own  cyco  look  into  the  condition  of  the 
damned.  '    . 

But  if  it  be  in  the  righteous  counsel  of  Heaven  to 
bury  New  England,  her  religion,  her  governments,  and 
her  la\i's,  under  the  throne  of  foreign  despotism,  there 
are  those  among  her  sons,  that  will  never  see  that  event. 
If,  by  the  vigor  of  their  counsels  and  the  free  expos- 
ure Oi  their  lives,  they  cannot  avert,  they  will  at  least 
never  endure  it.  They  will  not  taste  the  bitterness  of  the 
cup.  They  will  not  be  among  the  sufferers,  when  that 
viol  of  Heaven's  wrath  shall  be  poured  out.  Before  that 
Mbur  comes,  an  honorable  exit  will  be  opened  to  them 
from  the  land  of  their  fathers.  They  cannot  perish 
better,  than  standing  between  their  country  and  the  em- 
braces of  a  ferocious  tyranny,  hated  of  man  and  ac- 
cursed of  God.  At  the  appointed  time  they  will  em- 
brace that  martyrdom ,  not  only  with  fortitude,  but  witli 
cheerfulness,  resolved  in  all  events,  that  When  they  shall, 
for  the  last  time,  behold  the  light  of  that  sun,  or  look, 
on  the  pleasant  verdure  of  these  fields,  it  shall  no^  Oc 


Ic  space, 
*  peasant, 
,  than  the 
i  tremen- 


glOH, 


not 


)ne  foun- 
barrier  of 
'inciple  of 

stupified, 
liance,  let 
mangled 
in  a  mix- 
not  hear- 
Thaps  be 
their  own 
s  horrible 
DUgh  they 
ly  yet  be- 
e  gulph, 
on  of  the 

[caven  to 
lents,  and 
sm,  there 
lat  event, 
e  expos- 
ill  at  least 
less  of  the 
rvhen  that 
efore  that 

I  to  them 
jt  perish 
d  the  em- 
i  and  ac- 

will  em- 

but  with 

hey  shall, 

1,  or  look 

II  no^  \)Q 


13 
with  the  eyes  of  slaves  and  subjects  of  an  impious  dcs^ 

'"'sixthly,  in  order  "  that  glory  may  dvvcU  in  our 
land,"  «e  must  defend  and  enjoy  "  the  freedom  of  op- 
S,  and  the  libfrty  of  the  press."    Glory  wUl  not 
dwell  with  that  nation,  which  rclinqmshes  these  sacred 
riehts.    The  moment  this  birthright  of  freemen,  this 
first  of  our  civil  priviliges  and  defence  of  all  the  rest, 
is  riven  up,  we  are  under  the  dommion  of  a  tyranny, 
whether  having  one  head  or  many  is  not  itn^ortant 
No  man  of  moderation  will  plead  for  the  privilege  of 
abusing  rulers,  or  private  citizens  any  more,  than  lor 
?h"privilege  of  using  prophane  language  ;  but  every 
man,  who  deserves  the  name  and  the  rights  of  an  A- 
merican  citizen,  will  oppose  the  doctrme,  that  we  must 
either  speak  in  favor  of  pablic  measures,  or  not  speak 
a  all.     This  is  a  doctrine,  which  has  been  practic,^ 
opposed  bv  every  political  party  m  America,     II  f.eie 
•are  anvam'o.gnow  us,  soabandoned,  so mimic-.il to  die 

STgimfnt  mSe  congenial  to  their  teelings ; 
Aevmieht  there  liv«  under  the  practical  influence,  and 

'Telentu/,Corder  "  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our 
la,  '  "  the  institutions  of  religion  must  be  observed  : 
and'Ae  means  of  grace  enjoyed.     In  proportion  as  we 
encroach  upon  the  Sabbath,  and  neglect  the  word  and 
the  public   worship  of  God,  in  the   same   proportio" 
must'^  our  national  glory  dii.iinish.    We  are  highly 
To-ed  in  being  allowed  to  worship  God  according  to 
he  dictates  of  our  own  consciences    «nd  according  W 
our  own  views  of  the  Sacred  Graces.    But,  if  from 
this   or  from  any  other  cause,  we  take   occasion  to  ne- 
elect  Ae  worship  of  our  Maker,  and  those  mvalna, 
be  religious  .•,dvan'r:ges,  which  we  enjoy,  our  disgrace 
ylui  be  more  indelibly  stamped,  and  more  loudly  pro- 

?  \Vtbst(!r'»  address  i  delivered  at  Portsmouth,  N.  Hampshire. 


claimed,  than  that  of  any  nation,  which  practices  all  tjbje 
foolish  and  horrid  rites  of  paganism.  Ours  will  be  tlic 
disgrace  of  ingratitude  ;  the  disgrace  of  rejecting  the 
clearest  light,  and  of  abusing  the  choicest  favbrs.  God 
punished  his  ancient  people  by  desolation,   captivity, 

f  and  dispersion,  because  they  slighted  and  perverted  the 
warnings,  which  he  gave  them,  and  the  means  of  grace, 
with  which  be  favored  the  jn.  On  what  ground  are  we 
to  expett  greater  lenity,  if  we  tread  in  the  steps  of  that 
rebellious  people  ?  Let  it  be  deeply  and  solemnly  im- 
pressed oil  the  mind  of  every  one,  that  those,  who  dis- 
regard  the  institutions  of  religion,  are  not  the  friends  of 
their  country.  The  correctness  of  their  political  creed 
will  not  shield  them  from  the  imputation  of  doing  that, 
which  is  rapidly  and  powerfully  tending  to  the  ruin  of 
our  nation.  It  is  in  the  highest  degree  absurd  to  sup- 
pose that  those,  who  violate  the  Sabbath,  and  neglect 
the  means  of  moral  and  religious  instruction,  are  en- 
deavoring  to  promote  the  welfare  of  their  fellowmen,  or 
the  honor  of  their  country.  And  it  is  to  be  feared,  that 
not  a  little  guilt  is  attached  to  us  for  raising  to  of- 
fice men,  who  have  rauniTestly  no  regard  for  the  insti- 
tutions of  our  holy  religion.  Whether  ihe  number  of 
these  be  greater  or  smaller,  it  is  as  certain,  that  their 
elevation  to  office  is  detrimental  to  the  public  welfare, 
as  that  the  wicked  kings  of  Israel  and  Judah  brought 
distress  upon  that  nation.  We  are  required  to  treat 
men  according  to  their  apparent  characters  ;  and  when 
all  distinction  of  this  kmd  is  overlooked  in  the  choice 
of  rulers,  and  we  proceed  upon  the  principle,  that  de- 
votion  to  a  party  will  atone  for  any  defect  in  the  moral 
or  religious  character,  it  is  an  evidence,  that  we  have 
proceeded  to  an  alarming  degree  of  corruption. 

Once  more,  eighthly,  in  order  *'  that  glory  may  dwell 
in  our  land,"  there  must  be  those  among  us,  who  fear 
God,  and  to  whom  he  will  vouchsafe  his  salvation. 
The  true  friends  of  God  are  the  true  friends  of  their 
country ;  and,  so  long  as  they  remain  among  us  in  con- 
siderable numbers,  may  we  not  hope,  that  glory  will 
4weil  in  our  land,  and  that  our  privileges  will  be  contin- 


s  all  tJbe 
I  betiic 
ting  the 
).  God 
aptivity, 
rted  the 
)f  gprace, 
are  we 
s  of  that 
nly  im- 
vho  dis- 
iends  of 
al  creed 
iiig  that, 
".  ruin  of 
to  sup- 
neglect 
are  en- 
men,  or 
red,  that 
5  to  of- 
he  insti- 
mber  of 
lat  their 
welfare, 
brought 
to  treat 
d  when 
:  choice 
Jiat  de- 
i  moral 
ive  have 

\y  dwell 
vho  fear 
Ivation. 
of  their 
i  in  con- 
ory  will 
contin- 


15 

ued  to  us  ?    Sodom  would  have  been  spared,  had  ten 
righteous  persons  been  found  in  it.    The  anger  of  God 
toward  Israel,  in  consequence  of  Solomon's  degenera- 
cy, was  deferred  for  the  sake  of  David,  his  father. 
Christ  calls  his  disCiples  ' *  the  salt  of  the  earth. ' '    While 
itiany,  possessing  thiis  character,  dwell  in  our  land,  may 
-we  not  hope,  that  our  country  will  be  spared  on  their 
account,  and  in  answer  to  their  prayers  ?    We  know 
that  our  salvation  and  our  glory  must  come  from  God. 
*'  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help."    The  example  of  Elijah 
has  taught  us  the  efficacy  of  prayer  in  obtaining  public 
blessings.    May  God  always  grant  us  many,  who  have 
a  similar  spirit,  and  who  will  adopt  the  same  means  to 
preserve  and  increase  the  true  welfare  and  glory  of  our 
nation.     It  is  devoutly  to  be  wished,  that  we  might  at 
all  times  have  many  in  our  country,  actuated  by  the 
same  patriotism,  which  the  sacred  penman  manifested 
in  the  psalm,  from  which  the  text  is  selected ;  and  that 
our  countrymen  in  general  could  cordially  unite  in 

adopting  the  foUOwing  acr.tlmcnta.    "  Turn  us,  O  God 

of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine  anger  toward  us  to 
ciease.  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  forever  ?  Wilt 
thou  draw  ottt  thine  anger  to  all  generations  ?  Wilt 
thou  not  revive  us  agahi,  that  the  people  may  rejoice  in 
thee  ?  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation."  When  there  are  none  to  join  in  these  pi- 
ous supplications,  then  fiirewell,  an  everlasting  farewell, 
to  the  glory  of  our  land. 

Having  considered  what  conduces  to  the  glorj  of  our 
land,  it  remains  briefly  to  show,  in  the  second  place, 
iow  a  good  citizen  will  ^^deavor  to  promote  it. 

He  will  regard  our  constitutions  and  laws.  He  will 
choose  those  for  rulers,  who  are  qualified  for  the  impor- 
tant station  by  possessing  the  requisite  wisd:^m,  integ- 
rity and  patriotism.  He  will  be  diligent  and  industri- 
ous in  some  useful  occupation ;  will  shun  every  species 
of  vice;  and  regularly  perform  the  various  social  aiid 
moral  duties.  He  will  discourage  idleness  and  vice  in 
every  shape  ;  and  will  give  his  influence  in  support  of 


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tvtty  iisfcful  pursuit,  art,  and  science.  As  occasion 
may  require,  he  will  calmly  and  firmly  express  hi'? 
opinion,  and  maintain  the  equal  right  of  others  to  do 
the  same.  He  will  sacredly  regard  the  institutions  oi 
our  divine  religion  ;  and  will  embrace  every  opportu^ 
nity  to  attend  upon  the  means  of  instruction  and  im- 
provement in  morality  and  piety.  In  this  way  will  che- 
ery good  citizen  act ;  and  though,  by  failing  in  some 
of  these,  a  person  might  not  become  an  open  enemy  to 
his  country,  yet  he  would  in  fact  be  sapping  the  foun- 
dation of  its  prosperity,  and  tarnishing  its  true  glory. 

Permit  me  to  close  by  reminding  you,  my  friends, 
that  it  is  not  sufficient  for  you  to  be  good  citizens  in 
the  common  import  of  the  phrase.  Whatever  may  be 
the  condition  of  your  country,  you  will  remember,  that 
your  connection  with  it  will  not  be  of  long  duration. 
You  must  attach  yourselves  to  the  great  Sovereign  ol" 
the  universe,  if  you  would  be  happy  hereafter  under  his 
government.  You  ought  to  be  friendly  to  the  best  in- 
terests of  your  country ;  and  you  ought  also  to  be 
friendly  tn  him  without  \'  i^osp  blessiiig  your  country 
cannot  be  prosperous.  It  is  right  to  f^el  interested  in 
the  welfare  of  our  nation  ;  it  is  also  right  ,  it  is  indis« 
pensable  to  be  members  of  that  holy  society,  on  whifch 
God  has  promised  to  bestow  everlasting  happiness. 
You  should  devoutly  pray  '*  that  glory  may  dwell  in 
our  land ;"  and  you  should  prepare  yourselves  to  dwell 
in  glory  forever. 


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